February 2021
STICKFORD PARISH COUNCIL
The following transport advice has been received from Lincolnshire County Council regarding useful information about transport to Covid 19 vaccination centres, hubs and surgeries.
Lincolnshire County Council’s Transport helpline provides transport advice, identifies transport options/information and can assist with booking transport available to get to appointments.
The opening times are Monday- Friday: 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. and Saturday: 9.30 a.m – 4.00 p.m. on 0345 456 4474.
The CallConnect bookable bus service is also available throughout Lincolnshire Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. Saturday 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. Call 0345 234 3344 for more information. If CallConnect is not able to help with your journey, they can direct you to other transport options and information.
If you need further information, please call the transport helpline or visit hhtps://lincsbus.information.
After nearly 13 years our Parish Clerk/Financial Officer, John Spencer, will be retiring at the end of March 2021. The position will be advertised shortly on the notice board at the junction of Fen Road and the A16, and with the Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils. Please write to the Parish Clerk for information on what the position involves. stickfordparishclerk@gmail.com
Pam Bryant
Chairman
Library Van
The library van will be in the lay-by outside the Council Houses on Hagnaby Road at 10.15am on Thursday 18th February and Thursday 18th March. To order books call the customer service centre 01522782010 or online. Stickford is on route 4 (CP East) – you will need to know this when placing an order.
Stickford Church
The church continues to open for private prayer on Thursdays from 10am to 4pm. The bookshop can be used during this time. If you are returning books or bringing new ones, please leave them in the box marked “Returned Books” close to the bookshop because they must be quarantined for 72 hours before they can be put on the shelves. Please only bring books that are in good condition that other people might like to read.
Church Services
Sunday 14th February 11.15am Morning Worship
Sunday 28th February 11.15am Morning Worship
Stickford Allotments
If you are looking for something to fill your time in lockdown, why not consider taking on an
allotment and growing your own fruit and vegetables? The rent is £25 per year per plot.
- Two plots available
- Size approx 40’ x 25’
- Located on A16 near entrance to Church Road
- Water on site (April to October)
- Land drained
- Access via locked gate
Contact: Julie/Steve Bedford on 01205 480165
The Red Lion
Although The Red Lion cannot open as usual, they are still able to serve take away meals, but please pre-book (details below). Please support Katie and Russ at this difficult time.
THE RED LION STICKFORD - TAKEAWAY MENU
AVAILABLE MONDAY TO SATURDAY 4PM – 8PM
SUNDAY LUNCH 12PM – 2PM (PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL)
01205 480 395
STANDARD MENU
Donner Kebab Wrap £5.00
Beef/Cheese Burger £3.95
Chicken Burger £3.95
Southern Fried Chicken Wrap £5.00
Chicken Strips & Chips £5.95
Scampi and Chips £5.95
Chips / Cheesy Chips £1.50/£2.00
Garden Peas / Baked Beans 80p
Coke/Cold Cans £1.00
WINTER MENU
Beef Chilli Con Carne & Rice or Chips £6.95
Chicken Breast in Cheese, Leek & Ham Sauce with Rice, Chips or Mash & Peas £6.95
Tender Beef in Stilton & Black Pepper Sauce with Rice, Chips or Mash & Peas £6.95
Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie with Chips or Mash and Peas and Gravy £6.95
Steak and Ale Pie with Chips or Mash and Peas and Gravy £6.95
Omelette with a choice of fillings with chips and peas or salad £6.95
Jacket Potato with a choice of fillings £6.50
SPECIALS
Pulled Pork
Available in a Roll (£4.95), Wrap (£5.95), Jacket Potato Topper (£1.50) or on top of Beef or Chicken Burger (£1.50)
Piri Piri Chicken
Available in a Roll (£4.95), Wrap (£5.95) or on top of Beef or Chicken Burger (£1.50)
SUNDAY ROAST
Slow Roast Beef or Pork (£6.50)
OR
Chicken in Cheese, Ham and Leek Sauce (£6.95)
Served with all the vegetables, mash, roasties, Yorkshire pudding with a side of gravy
If you have anything you would like including in the next newsletter, due out on 1st March, please send it by 20th February to cherylsteele@tiscali.co.uk or call 01205 480477.